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Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring: A Fresh Spin on Christmas Tales
Read more: Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring: A Fresh Spin on Christmas Tales“Mrs. Franchy’s Evil Ring” is a refreshing take on Christmas tales, filled with suspense, adventure, and valuable life lessons. Set during a frosty Massachusetts winter, it follows the journey of a brave nine-year-old, Isla, who faces her biggest fear – her stepmom. Along the way, Isla and her family learn to let go of long-held…
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Echoes of Despair: A Glimpse into Gaza’s Crisis Through an Outsider’s Eyes
Read more: Echoes of Despair: A Glimpse into Gaza’s Crisis Through an Outsider’s EyesThus Far: An Overview On October 7, 2023, an act of violence broke through our subconscious and enlightened most to see something that has been going on for 75 years. Hamas, a rebellious group from Palestine that has been categorized as a terrorist group by various countries, attacked and killed Israeli civilians attending a concert.…
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I’m Headed to LATINA Fest—And I’m Bringing the Books!
Read more: I’m Headed to LATINA Fest—And I’m Bringing the Books!✨ Cue the cafecito and the ancestral drums—this brujita is going to LATINA Fest 2025! ✨ I’m beyond excited to share that I’ll be joining this year’s 7th Annual LATINA Fest at Gloria Molina Grand Park in downtown Los Angeles on June 1st, and I’ll be posted up at the Author’s Corner—a space dedicated to…
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Why We Don’t Have to Do It All — Not in Life, Not in Fiction
Read more: Why We Don’t Have to Do It All — Not in Life, Not in FictionBeing a Latina woman often feels like carrying the world’s weight on your shoulders. From a young age, many of us are taught to juggle everything: be the caretaker, excel at work, preserve traditions, and maintain a spotless home. I’m literally writing this while taking a break from mopping the floor. That’s the rhythm we’re…
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I’m Not the Bad Guy—I’m Just Not Playing Along
Read more: I’m Not the Bad Guy—I’m Just Not Playing AlongPart 1 A few nights ago at dinner, I said something true—and suddenly, I was the villain. My stepdaughter went for the last few meatball, I think there were five left, and I paused her. “Wait, your dad hasn’t had any.” That’s it. That was the sentence that shifted the mood. She shut down. He…
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Because of Them, I Roar: A Mini Round-Up of Books That Re-lit My Creative Fire
Read more: Because of Them, I Roar: A Mini Round-Up of Books That Re-lit My Creative FireThere are moments in every writer’s life where the fire dims. Where doubt takes up more space than imagination. I’ve been there more times than I can count—especially when telling stories rooted in identity, culture, and emotional truths that don’t always fit into mainstream boxes. But then I pick up that book. The kind that…
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From Pandemic Isolation to Magic: Creating The Ordinary Bruja
Read more: From Pandemic Isolation to Magic: Creating The Ordinary BrujaMagic doesn’t always arrive with a flash and fanfare. Sometimes it emerges quietly from our darkest moments, when we’re hiding from the world and even from ourselves. During the silence of pandemic lockdown, when the world outside my window fell eerily still, I found myself drawn to create something that could bridge the isolation. That’s…
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I Hit Submit: Manifesting My Spot at LatinaFest 2025
Read more: I Hit Submit: Manifesting My Spot at LatinaFest 2025This week, I did something bold—I applied to be in the author booth at LATINAFest 2025 in Los Angeles. And while I don’t know yet if I’ve been selected, I’m already proud. Because what I’m really celebrating is growth. LATINAFest, the largest outdoor festival celebrating Latinas in the U.S., is produced by a community-based organization…
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